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Comedian's sight gag
A novelty gag prop, typically a headband with a fake arrow appearing to pierce the skull from one side to the other.
Popularized by comedian Steve Martin in his 1970s standup routines, it became an icon of absurdist prop comedy.
The phrase sometimes describes any deliberately corny or obvious joke.
- piercedHad hole made
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- propSupport or stage item
- headbandForehead-worn fabric strip
stage prop · Steve Martin · prank · novelty · novelty item · joke · wound · bullseye · William Tell · target · skull · impaled · trick · gag gift · costume · magic · illusion · bloody
- novelty itemswhoopee cushion, rubber chicken, fake vomit, hand buzzer, fake poop
comedy style
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Understated, ironic humor
deadpan humor · observational comedy · intellectual humor · wordplay · satirical commentary
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